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Time to renew for 2017

Its that time of year again. All AUSI Professionals are due to renew by 31st March. And a reminder that annual renewal is required and a new Card will be issued with the year stamp.

Ausidive Instructors get free cross-over!

AUSI welcomes all Ausidive professionals considering crossing to AUSI. There is no need to undertake a cross-over procedure providing certification is current with Ausidive. However, please use the special section devoted to Ausidive in the online store to purchase the renewal.

AUSI Instructor Card

in February 2015, AUSI as released a new plastic certification card for Instructors with the text "AUSI Professional" above, and the year in front of the Certification Number. From March 31st 2015 ALL Instructors must have one of the new annual Instructors cards. If you are doing an AUSI Course after 1st April 2015, please check your instructor's card for currency. The Expiry date must be shown on the card.
Further, any current AUSI card must have an AUSI Watermark clearly visible in a repeated pattern across the card. AUSI cards may ONLY be purchased direct from AUSI. BEWARE of cards issued other than by AUSI - this may represent a non valid instructor certification.

New AUSI Card

In-store laminated cards are still used by AUSI, however AUSI released in January 2015 a new plastic certification card for purchase. Any plastic card issued after that date must have an AUSI Watermark clearly visible in a repeated pattern across the card. AUSI cards may ONLY be purchased direct from AUSI. BEWARE of plastic cards issued other than by AUSI, such as a store - as this may not be a valid certification.

New contact details

AUSI HQ has moved, so please use this address for all forms and correspondence:

Snail Mail and by appointment at:

73 Silverdale Road
Eaglemont,
Victoria 3084

Preferred method of contact

Mobile: +61 40506 9792

AUSI Course Notes

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Safety Alerts

Incident Alert- Snorkelling fatalities (22/12/2014)

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is investigating a number of deaths that have occurred in recent weeks during recreational snorkelling operations.

While no AUSI facility was involved, AUSI reminds Professionals of their obligations to follow their Standards and Procedures when conducting Snorkelling Operations. Please also note AUSI procedures regarding Accident Reporting, available in the AUSI Procedures Section 2.

Worksafe Queensland has produced a Guide for Snorkelling Workers. All AUSI facilities should follow this guide in addition to all AUSI standards and procedures regarding Snorkel Diving and Snorkel Swimming.